Greetings from Yosemite National Park

I’ve been going to Yosemite since they’d drop the firefall from Glacier Point to Camp Curry below at night. A person would sing the Indian Love Song from below and someone answer from above. It was at night, like a mystical dream for us below. It was heavenly, an experience that lasts a lifetime. It was dropped because of the danger of causing a fire. Sadly. I will always remember it, with a catch in my throat.

Sincerely,
Ariel

Yosemite National Park

With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world.

State(s): California

Established: 1890

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